Giant tortoises are divided into several subspecies based on their location. The most famous are the Galapagos giant tortoises, found on the Galapagos Islands, which include subspecies like the ...

Physical Characteristics of the Galapagos Tortoise Galapagos tortoises are true giants of the reptile world, with adults weighing up to 900 pounds (408 kg) and measuring over 5 feet (1.5 meters ...

The tortoise is believed to be about 100 years old. It was taken by boat to the main Galapagos conservation center on Santa Cruz island. Conservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a ...

But a similar finch on another island has a big, thick beak for eating seeds. The tortoises on some islands have shells that are dome shaped because they eat plants that are low down. But similar ...

The giant tortoises are known for their long, leathery necks and life spans of over 100 years. Virtually synonymous with the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, they were one of the ...